Not Being Confused or Persuaded Wrongly:How do you not get pulled into alternate views of scripture when there are so many opposing and convincing preachers teaching variations within denominations? [Revelation 13].
Jesus the Beginning of Creation:Could you help me understand the meaning of the Greek word for "beginning" in this verse about Jesus being the "beginning of creation" in Revelation? [Revelation 3:14, John 1:1-3, Colossians 1:15-16].
Laying Up Treasure on Earth:Could you speak on the apparent contradiction between not laying up treasure on earth, and the preparation for the obligation to take care of one's family? [Matthew 6:19-21].
The Conviction of the Holy Spirit:What do you recommend regarding taking care to not squelch the prompting and conviction of the Holy Spirit [I Corinthians 11:30-32]. (The answer is given after the break as Steve was muted.)
Examine a Matter Fully Before Believing it:Are there scriptures in the protestant Bible that talk about being careful what we believe before we fully examine the matter, as there is in the Catholic book, Ben Sirach (Ecclesiasticus)? [Proverbs 18:13-17, John 7:51].
Not One Righteous:What is the context of and thoughts surrounding David's quoting Psalm 14 in Romans 3, "There is none righteous, no not one." [Romans 3:10-19, Romans 11, Psalms 14, Psalm 53, I Kings 19:10].
One's Desire or One's Calling to Ministry:If scripture indicates that when it is one's desire to be a pastor, it is a good thing, then how is that contrasted to one who is called to it? [I Timothy 3:1, Titus 1].
Aramaic Translation of a Psalm:Do you think that the Peshitta (Aramaic translation) might have a better translation of it as, "repent, and know God"? [Psalm 46:10].
Ministry to Eldercare:Why is it so hard to get people to care for and visit the elderly as part of their ministry? [I Timothy 5:4, Matthew 25:36, Luke 6:31].
Olivet Discourse (Matthew 24) & A.D.70:Could you help me understand how some of the verses in Matthew 24 fit into the A.D. 70 scenario instead of end times? [Matthew 24:29-34, Matthew 24:3, Isaiah 19:1].
Enormity of God's Forgiveness & Universal Reconciliation:Caller comments on the enormity of some people's ability to forgive, thus, it supports the idea of God's love and Universal Reconciliation.
Charity Financial Responsibility:Caller suggests a site called "Charity Navigator" for checking organization's finances? (Compassion International, World Vision, Open Doors USA, Mercy Ships, etc.).
The Trinity Option:Are there scriptures that substantiate that belief in the trinity is not necessary to follow Jesus and be saved? [Luke 10:20, John 5:24, John 14:9, John 16:3, I John 2:22, Romans 10:9].
Blessed are the Meek, They Shall Inherit:What is your take on "blessed are the meek" from the beatitudes? [Matthew 5:5, Psalm 37:11, Psalm 2:8, Psalm 115:16, Revelation 5:10].